One of my favorite blogs, that I’ve neglected lately, is THE ARTFUL PARENT. So I was so pleased when I checked back in and found an answer to something that I’ve been wanting to try for a while… Stencil art/fashion.

The Artful Parent has made some beautiful shirts, onesies, and bags with this technique that sounds quite simple and fun. She just launched an Etsy store with some of her creations here.

Apparently you find an image you would like to stencil, trace it onto freezer paper. Or you could just tape the freezer paper onto your printed image. (Make sure the “plain paper” side of the freezer paper is facing up.) Then use a sharp x-acto knife to cut out the design. Next you iron the freezer paper onto your shirt or fabric. Now iron another piece of plain freezer paper onto the backside of the fabric. Use fabric paint to fill in the design.

I understand that the fabric “cures” better if you let it stand out in the sun, or run a medium warm iron over the BACK of the design.

Maybe I’ll do some of these over the holiday weekend. Everyone have a wonderful and blessed Memorial Day!

Please LEAVE A COMMENT and let me know if you guys have ever done any stencil art, and if so, what did you use. Link to photos, too!

In the name playing catch-up I am posting some FRIDAY FUN FINDS that have been sitting around waiting to be posted for a month! lol There’s no time like the present! Right?

This week we have SOCK MONKEY SLIPPERS with memory foam in the soles and CUSHY STRAPS plush kitty strap pads for your carseat, stroller, etc.

The slippers are actually quite comfy! And they look cute on my feet as well! We have tile and hard wood (bamboo to be exact) floors. So I rarely go barefoot around the house. It’s nice to have something other than flip-flops to wear around the house. I got these slippers on clearance at Target for $6.99. They retail for $12.99. I love to find the deals!

We haven’t tried out the strap cozies yet. They are very soft plush with plenty of padding. I’m sure Twilli will find them quite tasty as well! And they were a great buy for $3.99! I got them at a wonderful local baby “everything” store called BabyLove This store is very well stocked with many items that you would not find in a big box store. I LOVE supporting local and privately owned biz!

“Moms Rock” Diaper Bag - at Hip Mama Couture

First up on FRIDAY FUN FINDS we have a hip leather and canvas diaper bag with leather applique that says, “Moms Rock”.

This super cute find is designed exclusively for Hip Mama Couture by purse designer Sadiet Uganza. I didn’t see the bag in person when I visited the store lately, but I’ll have to check it out next time I head down there. Hip Mama Couture is a GREAT little shop! It is primarily a maternity boutique, but has something for every mama, pregnant or not.

Textile Balls Necklace

This funky necklace, by London based designer Veronica Martens, is made of silk threads formed into beads. Each of the pieces in the collection are more works of art than jewelry. And it is all eco-friendly because the designer uses recycled materials such as leather, wool, cotton, glass, paper, stones, buttons and seeds.

If you’re looking for a great, unique gift, look no further than Etsy.com. (Yes, I know it sounds like a paid endorsement. Believe me. It’s not. lol)

That’s all for this week. Please leave a comment about some cool Friday Fun Finds that you have discovered (or created). Maybe we’ll feature it next week!